WhatsApp is replacing its familiar ‘Typing…’ message with three bouncing dots, similar to iMessage. While WhatsApp says this update improves the user experience, many users are expressing their displeasure on social media.
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Apple’s latest iOS update, iOS 18.1, introduces a new security feature called ‘inactivity reboot’ that automatically reboots iPhones after a period of inactivity, significantly hindering law enforcement’s ability to access data on seized devices. This feature, coupled with the existing ‘Before First Unlock’ (BFU) state, creates a formidable barrier for accessing encrypted data, even with specialized tools.
Apple’s Focus Modes, introduced in iOS 15, have become an indispensable part of my iPhone usage. The ability to customize home screens based on different Focus modes, like a dedicated work home screen, has streamlined my workflow and made my phone even more useful. While other Android manufacturers have tried to replicate Focus Modes, they’ve missed the mark by neglecting to include the vital home screen customization aspect. This simple yet impactful feature has made Focus Modes one of the most valuable iOS features.
OnePlus’ latest software, OxygenOS 15, has arrived. While it draws inspiration from Apple’s iOS, it manages to retain its own identity. Explore the new features like Dynamic Cloud, AI photo editing tools, and the redesigned Shelf, but also discover the limitations and potential shortcomings in this comprehensive review.
Apple’s new iOS 18.1 update brings a much-needed change for users who want to switch the primary email address associated with their Apple account. Now, instead of deleting the existing email first, users can seamlessly change it without any hassle. This update also simplifies the process of changing the primary iCloud email, offering greater convenience and security.
Apple has released iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1, addressing critical bugs in the Password and Messages apps. While these updates are primarily focused on bug fixes, they pave the way for the upcoming iOS 18.1, which promises to introduce the highly anticipated Apple Intelligence feature.
Verizon is discontinuing its Verizon Messages and Message Plus apps in favor of Google Messages, citing the widespread adoption of RCS messaging as the reason. This move follows Samsung’s similar decision and reflects the growing momentum behind RCS as a standard for cross-platform messaging.
Encountering an unresponsive touchscreen on your iPhone can be frustrating. This comprehensive guide walks you through various troubleshooting steps, from simple restarts to factory resets, to help you regain control of your device. Learn how to identify and fix the problem, including steps to check your screen protector, clean your screen, and update your iPhone.
Apple will allow users in the European Union to delete the App Store, along with other core apps, from their iPhones and iPads. This change, driven by the EU’s Digital Markets Act, is part of a broader push for more user control and choice. Other changes include a more informative browser choice screen and automatic replacement of Safari in the Dock if a different browser is selected.
Epic Games Store is now available on Android and iOS in the EU, allowing players to access popular titles like Fortnite, Fall Guys, and Rocket League Sideswipe. While this marks a return to mobile for Fortnite, the process is not as straightforward as downloading from traditional app stores. Epic Games is still battling Apple and Google over their control of app marketplaces.